Marquette junior guard Markus Howard had a performance for the ages on Wednesday night, breaking his own school record by scoring 53 points in a 106-104 overtime victory at Creighton.

But the Big East schedule doesn't stop to honor historic accomplishments. The Golden Eagles (13-3, 2-1) have to get ready for Seton Hall (12-4, 3-1) for a game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fiserv Forum.

"That's definitely something that will stick with me for a long time," Howard said on Friday. "But college basketball (is) so quick. We do have to go on to the next play. We've got a great team coming in here on Saturday."

"I think in years past you could shade him to his right a little bit. And you could get away with him shooting a tougher jump shot than him going to his left."

Howard's performance included 10-for-14 shooting on three-pointers and scoring MU's first 11 points of overtime to help the Golden Eagles, ranked 19th in the USA Today coaches poll and No. 21 by the Associated Press, get their first road victory of the season.

But MU isn't dwelling on the emotional victory.

"In this league, every win counts as one," MU coach Steve Wojciechowski said. "You got to be able to turn the page and focus on the task at hand, which now is preparing for a big-time team and program in Seton Hall.

"That's our job as coaches to help our guys get past what just happened. I think overall our team has done a pretty good job of that, whether that's coming off a big win or a tough loss. It will be a big challenge for our group. I'm anxious to see how we respond."

Wojciechowski's team will also have to game plan for a dynamic guard. Seton Hall sophomore Myles Powell is averaging 22.8 points per game. He scored 31 in the Pirates' 76-75 victory over Butler on Wednesday.

Willard sees a lot of similarities between his star player and Howard.

"They both have unbelievable range," Willard said. "You've got to guard them when they get off the bus. I think they are both very willing to pass the basketball."

That ability to distribute is a trait that has caught the eye of Wojciechowski.

"I think he's playing as well as anyone," he said. "Obviously his scoring is elite, but I've been so impressed with his decision making. Teams have tried a lot of different ways to take him out of the game and teams haven't been able to take him out of the game.

"And when teams commit one or two defenders on him, he's still making really good decisions and raising the level of the guys around him. He's one of the best guards in the country, there's no doubt about that."

The Big East boasts numerous elite guards with Howard, Powell and St. John's Shamorie Ponds topping the list.

Howard is looking forward to the matchup with Powell.

"He's a terrific player," Howard said. "One of the most dynamic, well-rounded players in the country.